About Hispanic Latinx Heritages Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15!
It began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Reagan 20 years later. Hispanic Heritage Month does not cover one single month but begins in mid-September and ends in mid-October. This timeframe is significant because many Central American countries celebrate their independence days during these dates. Some independence days during Hispanic Heritage Month include:
- September 15: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
- September 16: Mexico
- September 18: Chile
- September 21: Belize
More information about Hispanic Heritage Month can be found at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino.
Upcoming Events
Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?
Join us for a special storytime with award-winning author Mariana Llanos! She'll share her story, Benita and the Night Creatures. After the reading, we'll make a craft and celebrate with a dance party.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Grupo Panamerica
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Grupo Panamerica!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with Grupo Panamerica!
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Archived Hispanic Latinx Heritages Month Programs
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a virtual visit with children's author, Rebecca Balcárcel. She will share memories and photos from her bi-cultural upbringing, the real life that inspired her Pura Belpré Honor winning book The Other Half Of Happy, plus how she became a writer and a glimpse of the road to publishing. The Other Half of Happy is always available on ebook for check out through Hoopla.